2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG 32 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.4 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota RAV4 than in the Subaru Crosstrek, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Crosstrek as you will with the Toyota RAV4, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Subaru Crosstrek will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Toyota RAV4, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Subaru Crosstrek is slightly shorter than the Toyota RAV4, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Subaru Crosstrek has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Crosstrek will do just as well as the Toyota RAV4, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Subaru Crosstrek has a little less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Crosstrek doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota RAV4. The Subaru Crosstrek has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota RAV4.